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Anita

The name Anita peaked for boys at #1520 in 1940. Anita is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Anita is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "grace; unguided".

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Once a Top 100 name, this Spanish diminutive of Ana still retains some of her Latin flair. A notable namesake is noted attorney Anita Hill, another is the great jazz singer Anita O'Day. Plus there's Disney cred via the lead human character in <i>101 Dalmatians</i>.

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The name Anita is currently ranked #907 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #77 in 1963. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ANITA, ANITA, and ANITA. Anita is occasionally used for boys in 1990.

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